We had an 8 a.m. Sunrise Service at Igelsia Biblica Cristo Vive (Christ Lives Bible Church). Between 9 and 10 a.m., we enjoyed tamales that were prepared in the Vera Cruz style, wrapped in huge banana leaves instead of the usual corn husks. There were two flavors: one with a piece of chicken in the center and the other, with potatoes, vegetables and a bit of chicken. Both flavors were slightly spicy. The large banana leaves left everyones' hands messy from unfolding their tamale though the tamale in the centre was eaten with forks. We had guayaba or chocolate with a touch of cinnamon flavored hot atole to drink. This is a thick drink with a ground cornmeal base that is a bit sweet. It reminds me of how hot pudding would taste if you drank it rather than putting it into the fridge to set. At 10:30 a.m., our regular church service began. We enjoyed singing some Mexican Easter hymns with gentle Latin melodies as well as other Easter hymns that were familiar but sung in Spanish. Two Canadian youth shared their testimonies this Sunday and Moises Ruiz did a wonderful job translating. The whole Canadian group from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada sang an English song for the congregation. Another highlight was to have Abi back home visiting his family during a break from his seminary studies in south Texas. Abi is a gifted guitar player and worship leader. We are always blessed by the musical gifting God has given him.
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